Bengt Lindberg vs Erik Blomqvist
Bengt Lindberg (66, IM, SWE) and Erik Blomqvist (36, GM, SWE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Blomqvist leads with 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Elitserien 2023-24 R123 saw Blomqvist prevail. With current classical ratings of 2281 and 2472, the Elo model gives Blomqvist a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2281 vs 2472 (Δ -191)
With Bengt Lindberg as white
19% Bengt19% draw61% Erik
With Erik Blomqvist as white
13% Bengt16% draw70% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bengt Lindberg | Erik Blomqvist | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2281 | 2472+9 |
| Peak rating | 2443 · Apr 2007 | 2574 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 47 | 27 |
| World rank now | #4,680 | #812 |
| World rank peak | #1,337 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 751 | 1,848 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 56% | 63% |
| % black wins | 47% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2474 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 74 | 287 |
Best Win
Bengt Lindberg
Erik Blomqvist
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bengt Lindberg
Erik Blomqvist